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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1940
Page
6
The writer argues Versailles proved harsh peace terms provoke future conflicts and claims no European nation desires a secure just peace. The text warns against meddling abroad, asserting there is no evidence of a lasting peaceful outcome in Europe now or in the future.
A devotional line cites Psalm CXXV verse 2, reflecting on God surrounding Zion as mountains surround Jerusalem and offering timeless comfort for believers.
Opposition claims Roosevelt blocks capital flow but FHA insures bank loans for building. Congress set a 3.1 billion limit with 2.5 billion insured to date. Government does not lend money but insures repayments, helping home building, materials makers, brokers and lenders. Only 500 million remains before the cap. Congress should raise the limit to sustain the boom.
Reports claim Hitler seeks immediate armistice with Poland and Western powers. Unofficial terms propose ceding territories to Germany and Italy, international control of key waterways, dissolution of the League of Nations, and a three power European union led by Berlin, Rome, and Moscow.
Two Cleveland women with no horse knowledge bet 75 cents each on 35 tickets in a parlay pool and win 1500 dollars across five successive races. They admit no understanding of horses, leaving the source of their luck unclear and their names undisclosed.
The piece debates new state department plans to sharply restrict entry to the United States for aliens while allowing legitimate visitors. It questions potential reprisals against Canadians given close cross border ties and frequent U.S. movement by Americans into Canada.
The piece argues Americans’ familiarity with gas motors gives a strategic edge in a mechanized war. It notes internal combustion engines drive tanks aircraft and autos and that civilian driving skill translates to aerial maneuvering, offering an advantage over European forces.
The National Tuberculosis association credits members, doctors, nurses, and the public for cutting TB death rates 60 percent from 1912 to 1937. Overall deaths from all causes fell 18 percent in the same period. Christmas Seals funds fund local TB fights, and similar efforts may end other longstanding diseases.
The Louisville Times notes a cabinet shakeup removing Edouard Daladier and others from Reynaud's government. Gamelin is replaced by Weygand, signaling a tough shift in policy and a repudiation of past errors as France presses on against Germany with Churchill’s vow to fight to the bitter end.
Daily Washington Merry-Go-Round reports U S investigators link the attempted assassination of Trotsky in Mexico City to a campaign against Stalin's top rival. The piece traces George Mink, a former Communist agent, and notes Trotsky's alleged knowledge of numerous underground operatives. It mentions U S officials debating refuge for Trotsky and recalls related figures and guilt by association within Communist circles.
Sigud Arne profiles Bill Knudsen of General Motors as a pivotal wartime production leader. Birth in Denmark, rise from Ford to GM, mass production advocate, and cautious defender of unions, with a portrait of his simple office habits and passion for producing.
Editors in West Virginia warn college and high school graduates will meet a difficult job market due to lack of training. They note some improvement thanks to NYA campaigns and wartime demand, with engineers and skilled workers in demand and many graduates securing jobs or pursuing technical training.
In a Brooklyn tale narrated by Joe and Ethel, Freddy Stoffer nicknamed Mushmouth is saved from a fight that could have killed him. The rescue stems from jealousy over Teeney Trix and Freddy’s conflict with rival suitors. Ann Davis reappears as a possible calming influence while Freddy vows safety.
A fragment recounts public debate on America joining war. Bugs Baer reflects on 1917 mood and the impact of persuasive media during a pivotal moment in U S history.
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